The esquisse, a quick design ideation exercise that tests students' ability to conceptualise, sketch, and

communicate design concepts in a short amount of time, is a key component of architectural education.

Although it is good at encouraging creativity and agility, many students struggle to come up with ideas,

articulate them, and get beyond creative obstacles, especially in the early years of study. This study

reflective conversations with ChatGPT. Results show that design outcomes are more diverse, that ideation

anxiety is lower, and that critique engagement is higher. By encouraging more inclusive and flexible learning

environments and giving aspiring architects the tools they need to be creative and digitally literate, the study

benefits society. The strategy might develop into an AI-enhanced studio platform or Learning Management

System (LMS) plugin specifically for the architecture and design education markets from a commercialisation

standpoint. This places the work at the nexus of innovative education, AI technology, and creative pedagogy.

It is commonly acknowledged that studio-based learning is a key component of architectural education, where

students hone their design abilities through iterative conceptualisation, sketching, and critiquing procedures.

their capacity for critical discourse.

New avenues for enhancing creativity in design pedagogy have been made possible by recent advancements in

artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in conversational platforms like ChatGPT. Although artificial

intelligence (AI) has historically been used in post-design analysis, such as assessing structural efficiency or

environmental performance, its potential as an active ideation partner is still not fully understood. With its

conversational capabilities, ChatGPT provides a way to help students with the ideation process itself,

facilitating thoughtful discussion, vocabulary development, and conceptual growth.

In the architectural learning studios at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak, this concept paper

suggests incorporating ChatGPT into the esquisse work. The study makes the case that this kind of integration

could improve design results, assist in overcoming student obstacles, and establish a new paradigm for AI-

(Anthony, 1991), a number of research show that students frequently struggle with conceptual fluency and

time constraint (Goldschmidt, 2014). Esquisse not designed as an educational platform for assessment. It is a

design tools primarily for creating 3D models.

According to other studies conducted in architectural studios, young students encounter "ideation block,"

which limits their ability to explore and forces them to rely on tried-and-true, safe solutions (Lawson, 2004).

Even though critique sessions are beneficial, students who have hazy concepts may become intimidated

(Anthony, 1991). This is in line with the requirement for encouraging scaffolding in design education, where

technology might be helpful.

indicates that it can improve reflective learning, increase vocabulary, and lower anxiety by providing

conversational assistance (Kasneci et al., 2023). ChatGPT's capacity to offer iterative feedback and encourage

alternative thinking offers a special opportunity in design education, where concept articulation is just as

crucial as generation.

ChatGPT's incorporation into the esquisse task sparks fresh discussions about how to strike a balance between

machine aid and human innovation in architecture education. The conversation must also cover the wider

ramifications for teaching, learning, and professional practice, even though the initial results point to beneficial

contributions to student ideation and communication.

Customising educational experiences is an additional potential. ChatGPT may interact with each student

continually, tailoring its responses to the degree of detail and inquiry style provided, in contrast to traditional

improves inclusion.

digital modelling, and AI-driven simulations become more integrated into architectural practice, exposing

students to AI early on as an ideation partner helps them get ready for professional settings where technology

fosters creativity.

Despite its promise, a number of risks need to be taken into account.

Over-reliance on AI: Students run the risk of becoming overly reliant on AI recommendations, which would

impair their capacity for independent thought. If ChatGPT is utilised carelessly, it may accidentally

homogenise ideas rather than inspire originality.

Output quality and applicability: AI-generated content can occasionally be imprecise, ambiguous, or culturally

tools assistance. Students are required to produce their esquisse models and need to explain their understanding

on the product produced (Figure 1). After the presentations done, lecturers and another group of students will

be giving their feedback and input on what they see from the esquisse produced. The incorporation of

ChatGPT came after the task done where the student can see another point of view and helping them to

develop their ideas further.

By incorporating ChatGPT into the curriculum, the lecturer's position is radically altered. Lecturers can

refocus their attention on higher-order design critique, such as contextual integration, spatial quality, and

theoretical foundation, rather than merely facilitating initial ideas. Studio culture could be improved by this

shift, becoming less limited by early-stage creative barriers and more dialogical.

Beyond the esquisse, AI-enhanced design education holds great promise. ChatGPT may eventually be

included into studio platforms or LMS plugins that monitor student development, modify prompts in response

to performance, and even incorporate tools for visual or spatial design. Ideation may be further enhanced by

combining conversational AI with generative design software, which offers multimodal feedback (text + sketch

+ data).

In order to determine if frequent usage of ChatGPT enhances or detracts from independent creativity, future

research should incorporate longitudinal investigations. Studies that compare different institutions could also

cooperation between educators, technologists, and legislators.

Figure 1: Students explaining their esquisse.

and communication, many students struggle to articulate their ideas, have limited conceptual range, and have

ideation anxiety.

This study proposes a new method of studio education that blends digital scaffolding with human creativity by

presenting ChatGPT as an active ideation partner. Research shows that although design studios encourage

introspection and experimentation, students frequently require extra assistance when creating concepts and

stories. At the same time, studies on AI in education show how technology may be used to reduce anxiety and

customise learning. This initiative offers a novel approach to design learning by occupying the nexus of these

domains.

More conceptual diversity, enhanced communication abilities, and less stress during ideation are among the

anticipated results. However, difficulties like an excessive dependence on AI, moral dilemmas, and digital

To sum up, ChatGPT is a promising partner in architectural education that helps students get over obstacles to

creativity and emphasises the importance of the human imagination in design.